bargain /ˈbɑːɡɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( bargaining, bargained, bargains )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT Something that is a bargain is good value, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal. 物美价廉的商品

  例：

  At this price the wine is a bargain.

  以这个价格，这葡萄酒算是物美价廉了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A bargain is an agreement, especially a formal business agreement, in which two people or groups agree what each of them will do, pay, or receive. 协议 (尤指正式商业合同)

  例：

  I'll make a bargain with you. I'll play hostess if you'll include Matthew in your guest list.

  我想和你达成个协议：如果你把马修列入客人名单，我就充当女主人。

• 3. 

  V-I When people bargain with each other, they discuss what each of them will do, pay, or receive. 谈判; 讨价还价

  例：

  They prefer to bargain with individual clients, for cash.

  他们更愿意同个人客户洽谈，做现金交易。

• 4. 

  bargaining N-UNCOUNT 谈判; 讨价还价

  例：

  The government has called for sensible pay bargaining.

  政府已呼吁进行理性的工资谈判。

• 5. 

  PHRASE You use into the bargain or in the bargain when mentioning an additional quantity, feature, fact, or action, to emphasize the fact that it is also involved. 而且还 [强调]

  例：

  This machine is designed to save you effort, and keep your work surfaces tidy into the bargain.

  这种机器是为了省力而设计的，而且它还会使你的工作台面保持整洁。